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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A sailor in a culinary uniform speaks to a chef while preparing food in a kitchen.

Culinary Communication

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Lawon Hamilton, right, receives advice from Chef Robert Irvine during a culinary competition at Naval Amphibious Base, Coronado, Calif., March 20, 2024. Six teams across Navy Region Southwest competed for the regional title.

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